That is the worst injury report I have seen in years. Deshea and Ricardo are out, and the Bengals have a great receiving core. Plus, all three of our starting WR's are questionable. Aaron Smith and Faneca are on the list, and both QB's are dinged up... not to mention four linebackers.

:injured:

Steel - X

10-18-2005, 01:13 PM

Holy crap I know it is early in the week but there are a lot of guys on that list. Wow

tony hipchest

10-18-2005, 01:15 PM

looks like mcfadden and chidi will have a busy day. maybe it will be a coming out party for mcfadden

That is the worst injury report I have seen in years. Deshea and Ricardo are out, and the Bengals have a great receiving core. Plus, all three of our starting WR's are questionable. Aaron Smith and Faneca are on the list, and both QB's are dinged up... not to mention four linebackers.

looks like mcfadden and chidi will have a busy day. maybe it will be a coming out party for mcfadden
McFadden had a big INT against the Jags, but I don't like the thought of Chidi in there a CB...

TasmanianTroy271

10-18-2005, 02:07 PM

Alan and Aaron will be in the game on sunday. If they were gonna be out we'd have heard more about it than this. And even if they do go out, I've got faith in Keisel and Kemoeatu. They're just dinged up, once they get through practice and rest on saturday they'll be ready for Sunday. Hines, Cedric and El, barring reinjury and how bad El's foot is, will most likely be in for the game. I dont think Hines'd let Cowher keep him out for 2 games in a row, especially when we're going up against Cincy. Hey, at least Ben'll be back in. That'll rally the troops and get us going. All we can do is wait and see how things pan out.

And I like seeing Ike and Bryant get to play, but I don't like seeing them line up against Jaws Johnson (that's Chad) and the other Bengals recievers. But one thing people are forgetting about is Willie. He's not that bad. He covered Chad last year, he can probably still do it. Don't count him out yet, remember, Kimo killed last game at 34, Willie could do it this time around.

BIGBENFASTWILLIE

10-18-2005, 05:05 PM

Im comfortable with Willie and Ike starting.
Remember the tip Ike had against the Jags. it was played perfectly
McFadden wants to be like the "train" well this week hes gonna get his chance.
I would love to see it happen.

Suitanim

10-18-2005, 06:44 PM

Our CB's have an advantage that most in the NFL don't: The best safety in football in Troy. Remember his INT for a TD against his ex-teammate Palmer last year? I know he does...

BB2W

10-18-2005, 10:27 PM

Our CB's have an advantage that most in the NFL don't: The best safety in football in Troy. Remember his INT for a TD against his ex-teammate Palmer last year? I know he does...
That was one of the best INT returns ever!!!

I agree with your post Tas... I think most those guys will play, but I still don't like seeing so many important players less than 100%, and missing practice. I am worried about the receivers, and the thought of Chidi in coverage. We will need Chris Hope to play at his best.

BlitzburghRockCity

10-18-2005, 11:31 PM

McFadden is getting indoctrinated in a big way last week and this week... he played pretty well and had a huge pick..

Yep, the coc injury doesnt worry me so much, he hasnt played much this year in big time situations..but deshea is gonne be an adjustment, he's our best cover corner. I have all the faith in the world in Willie though too so we should be ok.. pressure from the front 7 is the key to victory anyways.

BB2W

10-20-2005, 10:56 PM

- ESPN's John Clayton reports Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward (hamstring), who practiced Thursday, Oct. 20, will be able to return to the field during Week 7.

- Pittsburgh Steelers DE Aaron Smith (back) missed practice Thursday, Oct. 20 but has been upgraded from questionable to probable for Week 7.

I think Deshea is only questionable. 3 Corners injured, let us hope one of them, or maybe even two of them can go. Otherwise it is Mcfadden and Chidi. And I am not sure I like the sound of that........

I.C. Lights

10-21-2005, 08:27 PM

Sounds like Miller Time to me...

BlitzburghRockCity

10-21-2005, 09:57 PM

This is going to be an ongoing thing w/ us since our F'n bye week was so early.. so what we need to do is make sure we are getting really healthy come december too...

BB2W

10-22-2005, 11:48 AM

The defensive player who might be the biggest game-time decision is defensive end Aaron Smith (back spasms), who practiced very little again yesterday and was downgraded to questionable just a day after he was upgraded to probable.

Smith would be replaced by backup defensive end Brett Keisel.

TasmanianTroy271

10-22-2005, 05:57 PM

If Aaron's out, Kiesel will do fine. He normally comes in for Aaron and Kimo sometimes during games anyway, and it's not like they break big runs on those times.

So, whats the final list for people who are out, starting, or game time?

I.C. Lights

10-22-2005, 08:02 PM

This is going to be an ongoing thing w/ us since our F'n bye week was so early.. so what we need to do is make sure we are getting really healthy come december too...